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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.62 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.62 and 415.80 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.62 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.62 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.62 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 431,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,439.38/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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